2021 PEICMC Annual Report

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PEICMC What guides us

PEICMC Vision Statement

To be the preferred source of adult use cannabis.

PEICMC Mission Statement To provide customers with a retail experience that exceeds their expectations, foster an internal culture of engagement and wellness, and create value for all stakeholders. PEICMC Strategic Pillars Business Results: To become a key contributor to PEI’s general revenue through business excellence and the continuous improvement in operational effectiveness and efficiency. Customer Experience: To achieve and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through sales channel accessibility, technical innovation, merchandising value, and high responsiveness to customer preferences. Corporate Citizenship: To be an excellent corporate citizen with high brand equity achieved through the promotion of responsible cannabis consumption, ongoing stakeholder engagement, and internal Corporate Social Responsibility campaigns.

People & Culture: To foster a high-performing, customer-focused culture of engaged employees through open communication, learning & development, safe work environments, and overall wellness.

PEICMC Corporate Values Teamwork

Always succeeding together. Having fun going the extra mile.

Passion

Accountability

Reliably delivering on our commitments.

Education Empathy

Continuously learning. Everyone is important.

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Table of contents

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PEICMC - What Guides Us

Table of Contents

Message from the Minister

Message from the Chairman

Message from the CEO

Corporate Governance

Mandate of the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation Board

Accountability to Government and the Public

Appointment of Members, Chair, and Vice Chair of the Corporation

Audit Committee

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Organizational Structure

Executive Summary

Sommaire

Strategic Review Of Operations

Strategic Goal 1 - Business Results

Strategic Goal 2 - Customer Experience

Strategic Goal 3 - Corporate Citizenship

Strategic Goal 4 - People & Culture

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Retail Storefront Distribution

Additional Statistical Breakdown

Store By Store Net Sales Analysis

Dried Cannabis Equivalency Sales

Dried Flower Sales By Pack Size

Operating Expenses Analysis

Management’s Report

Financial Statements

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Message from the Minister

The Honourable Antoinette Perry Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

May It Please Your Honour:

Pursuant to the PEI Cannabis Control Act and as Minister designate, it is my privilege to submit the 3rd Annual Report of the Prince Edward Island Cannabis Management Corporation.

Respectfully submitted,

Hon. Darlene Compton Minister of Finance Minister Responsible for the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation

Message from the Chairman

The Honourable Darlene Compton Minister of Finance Minister Responsible for the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

Madam Minister:

In compliance with Section 15 of the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation Act , it is my honour to submit this 3rd Annual Report of the Prince Edward Island Cannabis Management Corporation covering the period of April 1, 2019 to March 31, 2021.

Respectfully submitted,

Quentin Bevan Chairman

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Message from the CEO

Mr. Quentin Bevan Chairman, PEI Cannabis Management Corporation 3 Garfield Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 6A4

Dear Mr. Bevan:

While continuing to manage through challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation (PEICMC) entered into it’s third year of business. Despite store closures and other COVID-19 challenges, our retail sales figures for the period April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 were very strong. I am proud to report that the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation sales for this period reached $17M, resulting in net profits of $564,700. PEI Cannabis Management Corporation profits help to fund important public services and programs in health care, education and infrastructure. The success of the PEICMC would not be possible without the commitment of stakeholders and governing entities. We were pleased to generate not only general sales revenue for government, but also approximately $1.4M in revenue from excise tax for the province as a result of our operations. I have every confidence in our knowledgeable team and would like to thank the Board of Directors, members of the senior management team, as well as staff of the PEI Cannabis Management. Collectively, their hard work has been the key to our success. I would also like to thank the outgoing Acting CEO Jamie MacLeod for his commitment and ability to steer this organization through these unprecedented times. Jamie demonstrated true professionalism in the way he managed this organization. Although still maneuvering through the impacts of the global pandemic, I am optimistic in what the future holds for the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation. I look forward to continuing to develop new and innovative partnerships within the industry and anticipate another successful year ahead.

Yours truly,

Daniel MacDonald Chief Executive Officer

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Corporate Governance Corporate governance is the cumulative set of mechanisms, processes and relationships by which the corporation is controlled and operated. It defines the distribution of rights and responsibilities among different corporation stakeholders (e.g. government shareholder, CMC board members, senior managers, auditors, regulators, etc.) and details the decision making framework related to the pursuit of corporate and policy objectives.

PEI Cannabis Management Corporation Board STANDING: Perry Gotell - Member Kate Shreenan - Recording Secretary

Susan Milligan - Member Nicole DesRoche - Member Murray Murphy - Corporation Solicitor SEATED: Danny MacDonald - CEO Quentin Bevan - Chair Kim Griffin - Member, Vice Chair

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Mandate of the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation Board The duties of the PEICMC Board are to:

• remain highly-engaged in PEICMC business affairs and evolving industry factors. • make well-informed decisions in good faith and in a way that is impartial, fair, and ethical; • manage, or, supervise the management of the PEICMC’s affairs including guiding policy decisions; • approve the PEICMC’s budget, business plan, annual report, and financial statements; • make, amend, or repeal bylaws; and • exercise any additional responsibilities as defined within the regulations.

Accountability to Government and the Public The PEICMC is held accountable to government and the general public through a range of measures including, but not limited to: • The PEICMC annual report which is tabled in the legislature and available to the public that includes comprehensive details on the PEICMC’s affairs and financial outcomes during the preceding year; • Annual audited statements by the auditor general, or, a qualified auditor appointed by the Board to be included in the annual report; • Public access to records under the Freedom of Information and Privacy Protection Act; and • Publicly-appointed board members. Appointment of Members, Chair, and Vice Chair of the Corporation The Lieutenant Governor in Council, through an order-in-council, appoints the members of the PEICMC board, establishes the honorariums, and designates the chair. The board collectively designates the vice-chair from among its members. Audit Committee The Audit Committee is elected annually and consists of three commission members in addition to the chairman and the CEO as ex-officio. The committee ensures the reliability and accuracy of the PEICMC’s financial statements, helps co-ordinate and improve internal control functions, and ensures the PEICMC adheres to sound corporate governance principles.

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Organizational Structure

Hon. Darlene Compton

Minister Responsible

Quentin Bevan

Chair

Perry Gotell

Kim Griffin

Member

Member / Vice Chair

Susan Milligan

Nicole DesRoches

Member

Daniel MacDonald

Kate Shreenan

Chief Executive Officer

Executive Assistant

Director, Corporate Affairs and Regulatory Services*

Heather Rossiter

Carl Adams

Director, Operations and Strategic Development

Chief Financial Officer*

Vacant

Director, Human Resources and Employment Wellness*

Acting Director, Supply Chain and Property Management*

Shawn Alexander

Gerald O’Halloran

* Shared-services agreement with the PEI Liquor Control Commission (PEILCC).

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Executive Summary The Prince Edward Island Cannabis Management Corporation (PEICMC) is a crown corporation responsible for the administration of the PEI Cannabis Management Corporation Act and Regulations. The PEICMC operates under the branded name PEI Cannabis. A five-member Board of Commissioners appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council is responsible for the corporation’s activities, and the chairperson reports to the minister responsible for PEI Cannabis.

The mandate under the Cannabis Management Corporation Act has two primary purposes:

1. To establish the necessary framework for socially responsible management of the distribution and sale of cannabis and related products; and 2. To facilitate and promote the responsible consumption of cannabis and related products in Prince Edward Island. PEI Cannabis expects to become a major force in the provincial economy over the medium-to- long term, and during its third fiscal year it generated over $17M in total net receipts and captured approximately 60% of the illicit market. A three-year strategic plan, complemented by an annual business plan, is the key mechanism to ensure PEI Cannabis is meeting its strategic objectives, and aligning itself with the key public policy priorities surrounding cannabis legalization.

PEI Cannabis focuses on the following four (4) strategic areas to measure performance:

• Business Results • Customer Experience • Corporate Citizenship • People & Culture

These strategic pillars, and the tactical initiatives developed within them, serve as a blueprint for incorporating the Vision and Mission Statements into day- to-day operations, the outcomes of which are explained in further detail in this report.

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Sommaire La Société de gestion du cannabis de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard (SGCIPE) est une société de la Couronne responsable de l’administration de la Cannabis Management Corporation Act (loi sur la Société de gestion du cannabis) de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard et de ses règlements d’application. La SGCIPE est exploitée sous le nom de marque Cannabis Î.-P.-É. Un conseil des commissaires de cinq membres désignés par le lieutenant-gouverneur en conseil est responsable des activités de la Société. La présidence fait rapport au ministre responsable de Cannabis Î.-P.-É.

Le mandat conféré à l’organisme par la Cannabis Management Corporation Act a deux objectifs principaux :

1. établir le cadre nécessaire pour une gestion socialement responsable de la distribution et de la vente de cannabis et de produits connexes; 2. faciliter et promouvoir la consommation responsable de cannabis et de produits connexes à l’Île- du-Prince-Édouard.

Cannabis Î.-P.-É. s’attend à devenir un levier important de l’économie de la province à moyen et à long terme. Au cours de son deuxième exercice, il a généré plus de 17 millions de dollars en recettes nettes.

Un plan stratégique de trois ans ainsi que des examens du plan d’affaires annuel sont les mécanismes clés pour veiller à ce que Cannabis Î.-P.-É. atteigne ses objectifs stratégiques et se conforme aux priorités clés de politiques publiques entourant la légalisation du cannabis.

Cannabis Î.-P.-É. met l’accent sur quatre domaines stratégiques pour mesurer le rendement :

• • • •

Résultats opérationnels Expérience client Conscience sociale Personnes et culture

Ces piliers stratégiques et les initiatives tactiques développées au sein de ceux-ci servent de plan directeur pour incorporer les énoncés de vision et de mission au sein des activités courantes. Les résultats de celles-ci seront décrits de manière détaillée dans le présent rapport.

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Strategic Review Of Operations PEI Cannabis has a 3-year Strategic Plan which guides its activities through to fiscal 2021-2022. The accomplishment of strategic goals is supported by an annual business plan that detail corporate objectives to be accomplished, and measurable targets used to evaluate the degree to which corporate objectives are being met. The following is an overview of the performance in each of the four (4) strategic pillars. STRATEGIC GOAL 1 - BUSINESS RESULTS STRATEGIC GOAL: To become a key contributor to PEI’s general revenue through business excellence and the continuous improvement in operational effectiveness and efficiency.

CORPORATE OBJECTIVES: 1. Grow sales revenues to continuously displace the illicit market;

2. Grow top-line profitability on cannabis products through tactful supplier relations; and 3. Continuously build on the effectiveness and efficiency of cannabis operations through strategic resource deployment.

PEFORMANCE MEASURES Total Net Sales Revenue

Actual 2019-2020

Target 2020-2021

Actual 2020-2021

% of Target 2020-2021

Target 2021-2022

$16,355,262 $14,633,315

17,011,553

116.25% $18,595,000

Gross Margin

23.40%

25.50%

19.5%

76.47%

27%

Net (Loss) income

$653,401

$(137,100)

$564,792

411.96%

$611,600

NET RECEIPTS

APPLICATION OF NET RECEIPTS

Recognition of Capital Assets

3% Edibles

Beverages

Concentrates

2.4%

0% Accessories

6% Ingested Extracts

19.9% Operating Expenses

0% Topicals

7% Other Income

0% Seeds

NET RECEIPTS 2021

APPLICATION NET RECEIPTS 2021

15% Pre-Rolled

65% Dried Flower

77.7%

Suppliers

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TACTICAL SUMMARY PEI Cannabis recognizes the continued presence of a mature, sophisticated illicit cannabis market. Further, this unregulated market still controls much of the PEI market share, and due to the absence of any quality assurance measures or accountability requirements to customers and staff, it also has much lower costs to get product to market. Further, the corporation acknowledges the pre-legalization customer preferences, and how they continue to shape the licit industry’s current and prospective product offerings (i.e. derivative products, genetic, etc.). To successfully compete with existing market sources, PEI Cannabis executed plans focusing on excellence in Category Management, Supply Chain Management, and Risk Management. PEI Cannabis is pleased to have exceeded its sales and profitability targets for fiscal 2021, and more importantly the corporation has achieved success related to incremental illicit market displacement. However, it has also identified some key challenges and opportunities in terms of achieving sustainable outcomes in the medium-to-long term.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Category Management • Maintained strong relationships with a well-diversified portfolio of suppliers, and ensured consistent access to a range of product options with virtually no retail disruption. • Built on a competitive pricing model that balances public policy priorities and PEI Cannabis corporate objectives surrounding illicit market penetration and responsible sales. Supply Chain Management • PEI Cannabis introduced a wide range of new cannabis products through FY 20/21 including edibles, beverages, and various concentrates. • Through an ongoing formal shared services agreement with the PEILCC, PEI Cannabis has maintained a strong supply chain framework with no non-COVID retail disruption. Risk Management • Ensured risks related to operational and capital expenditures were contained by PEI Cannabis to ensure profitability targets were reached. • Developed a comprehensive operational readiness plan related to COVID-19 safety measures when the stores re-opened to the public. Key Opportunities & Challenges: 1. There continues to be an opportunity for PEI Cannabis to grow profitability while it competes against an illicit sale stream that temporarily re-took market share due to COVID-19 related store closures. 2. PEI Cannabis was able to overcome temporary financial challenges during the brief period where stores were closed due to COVID.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 2 - CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

STRATEGIC GOAL: To achieve and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction through sales channel accessibility, technical innovation, merchandising value, and fast responsiveness to customer preferences. TACTICAL OBJECTIVES: 1. To provide an engaging retail experience that provides value to PEI Cannabis customers; 2. To facilitate ongoing displacement of the illicit market by attracting new customers; and 3. To provide customers with a unique and diversified product offering that meets their evolving expectations.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Actual 2019-2020

Target 2020-2021

Actual 2020-2021

% of Target 2020-2021

Target 2021-2022

Customer Experience Score

91.06%

80%

98%

122.5%

80%

Customer Counts

480,542

400,000

424,529

106.1%

485,000

Unique SKUs Sold

491

500

742

148.4%

650

CUSTOMER COUNTS

SKU TYPE BY FORMAT

Topicals Seeds

Concentrates

Accessories

Beverages

Edibles

Ingested Extracts

397

May, 2020 • 9,927

Pre-Rolled

April, 2020 • 5,596

159

Dried Flower

June, 2020 • 28,375

July, 2020 • 39,888

August, 2020 • 44,578

September, 2020 • 44,308

October, 2020 • 43,739

November, 2020 • 39,485

December, 2020 • 43531

January, 2021 • 41,431

February, 2021 • 39,655

March, 2021 • 44,017

CANNABIS SKU BY SPECIES

CANNABIS SKU BY STRENGTH

Blend

CBD

235 Indica

Sativa

217 Medium

414 Strong

200

83 Mild

180 Hybrid

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TACTICAL SUMMARY To be viewed as the preferred source of adult use cannabis, PEI Cannabis has established an accessible sales network and an effective product offering. This remains influenced by rigorous analysis of existing customer insights, and is done with the goal of offering an educational and highly-engaging retail experience. Special attention is given to stakeholder engagement in the store network design to ensure the unique sensitivities surrounding cannabis sales do not lead to adverse impacts on the community (e.g. increasing exposure to youth, etc.).

To facilitate sustainable interest in PEI Cannabis as a source of adult-use cannabis, PEI Cannabis continued its execution of plans focusing on Sales Channel Design and Customer Service. It has achieved reasonable short-term success in these areas, but has also identified some key challenges and opportunities in terms of sustaining and building on customer engagement and satisfaction in the medium-to-long term.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Sales Channel Design • PEI Cannabis built on its award-winning storefront designs through the development and launch of a completely revamped customer education strategy. • With the COVID-related store closures, PEl Cannabis mobilized quickly to modify the layout of its Charlottetown e-commerce fulfillment site to ensure increased shipping demands were effectively met. Customer Experience • During a period of national supply constraints, PEI Cannabis accomplished 148% of its year three SKU target and had no retail disruption related to a lack of product. • PEI Cannabis exceeded its customer count forecast for a third consecutive year, which is thought to be a positive measurement of the corporation’s ongoing ability to compete and displace the illicit market. KEY OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES: 1. PEI Cannabis has observed substantial growth in the volume of total dried cannabis equivalency of products sold, which it feels represents ongoing opportunities for growth in the domestic market share. 2. New product classes present an opportunity for PEI Cannabis to meet evolving customer preferences and continue displacing the illicit market.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 3 - CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP

STRATEGIC GOAL: To be an excellent corporate citizen with high brand equity achieved through the promotion of responsible cannabis consumption, ongoing stakeholder engagement, and internal CSR campaigns. TACTICAL OBJECTIVES: 1. To build mutually-beneficial stakeholder partnerships that align with the PEICMC’s objectives; 2. Ensure cannabis is retailed in a responsible fashion that is educational in nature and aligns with the promotional restrictions laid out in the Federal Cannabis Act; and 3. Continuously improve the PEICMC’s reputation as an excellent corporate citizen among stakeholders.

PEFORMANCE MEASURES Investment in CSR Initiatives Retail Responsible Service Score Corporate Citizenship Survey Score

Actual 2019-2020

Target 2020-2021

Actual 2020-2021

% of Target 2020-2021

Target 2021-2022

$77,135

$50,000

$52,245

104.4%

$125,000

N/A

75%

86%

114.6%

85%

86%

75%

84%

112%

80%

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TACTICAL SUMMARY Standing out as a corporate citizen that always conducts its corporate affairs in an ethical, transparent fashion is a key strategic focus for PEI Cannabis. Constant alignment with the primary public policy priorities surrounding legalization is the foundation of the corporation’s business strategy which serves as the common ground it holds with its stakeholders. To be thought of as the preferred provider of cannabis by the public, regardless of their varying perceptions of cannabis use, PEI Cannabis has executed tactical plans focusing on Branding, Social Responsibility, and Stakeholder Engagement. It has achieved reasonable short-term success in these areas. However, it has also identified some key challenges and opportunities related to how the corporation can build on its reputation as a good corporate citizen that creates value for all stakeholders in the medium-to-long term.

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KEY HIGHLIGHTS Branding • PEI Cannabis has built on its brand equity and remains firmly aligned with the public policy priorities of protecting youth, educating the public, and displacing the illicit market. • The PEI Cannabis branding strategy underwent a revitalization throughout fiscal 2020, which was primarily focused on enhancing consumer education of cannabis consumption. Social Responsibility • New external partnerships were developed by PEI Cannabis that focused on responsible cannabis consumption (e.g. municipalities, post-secondary institutions, media, etc.). • PEI Cannabis continued to be a member on an inter- departmental Cannabis Harm Prevention Committee that developed and launched a campaign entitled Just the Facts. • A Mystery Shop Program was launched by PEI Cannabis to monitor compliance to responsible sales and a range of service factors related to the customer experience. Stakeholder Engagement • The first Corporate Citizenship Survey was launched by PEI Cannabis to seek and obtain valuable feedback from its full range of external stakeholders. • Through positive relationships with supplier partners and fellow jurisdictional leadership groups, PEI Cannabis constantly contributes toward fostering an effective national cannabis industry focused on the public policy priorities that ushered in legalization. KEY OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES: 1. There are continued opportunities for PEI Cannabis to enhance public awareness and educational campaigns related to the risks and laws associated with cannabis use. 2. The continuation of a Responsible Service Score conducted by impartial mystery shoppers will be a key priority for fiscal 2022. 3. Through its Corporate Citizenship Survey PEI Cannabis has various opportunities to ensure it can create value for its full range of stakeholders.

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STRATEGIC GOAL 4 - PEOPLE & CULTURE

STRATEGIC GOAL: To foster a high-performing, customer-focused culture of engaged employees through open communication, learning & development, safe work environments, and overall wellness. TACTICAL OBJECTIVES: 1. Always recruit, develop and retain the best people through fair labour practices and mobility opportunities; 2. Foster a culture of performance, communication, and engagement; and 3. Establish and continuously promote a healthy, safe, and respectful workplace.

PEFORMANCE MEASURES Staff Retention Rate Employee Engagement Score Employee Wellness Rate

Actual 2019-2020

Target 2020-2021

Actual 2020-2021

% of Target 2020-2021

Target 2021-2022

96.7%

95%

94.7%

99.7%

95%

N/A

N/A*

N/A

75%

97.32%

98%

97.24%

99.22%

98%

*COVID pushed PSC Employee Engagement Survey to F2022

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TACTICAL SUMMARY PEI Cannabis maintains its belief that high functioning, knowledgeable, and engaged retail teams are imperative to success in adult-use cannabis sales. To compete with the illicit market PEI Cannabis needs to provide a superior retail experience, and this starts with the corporation’s people.

To achieve success in this area, PEI Cannabis continues to execute plans focusing on Workplace Wellness, Engagement, and Professional Success. Short-term success in this area has been realized, which is most notably observed in the customer-oriented retail teams working at PEI Cannabis retail sites. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Workplace Wellness • PEI Cannabis invested in a series of point-of-sale renovations in fiscal 2021, many of which held optimal ergonomic design for its retail teams as a key objective. • PEI Cannabis achieved 99.22% of its strategic target related to absenteeism due to injury or illness, which is viewed to be a top corporate success and one to build on through fiscal 2022.

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Engagement • PEI Cannabis partnered with an external training provider through fiscal 2021 to facilitate a new, comprehensive training program for all of its retail teams. • Store managers continued to be provided with leadership training to ensure that they are able to foster engagement and continued success within their retail teams. Professional Success • Excellent outcomes around minimal staff turnover over fiscal 2021 is interpreted to be a good sign of a satisfied workforce that continues to view PEI Cannabis as a valued opportunity. • PEI Cannabis maintains a Training & Development Fund available to all employees which seeks to foster mutual growth in its people and the organization as a whole. KEY OPPORTUNITIES & CHALLENGES: 1. PEI Cannabis’s intentions is to complete a formal performance planning, evaluation & coaching program in fiscal 2022. 2. PEI Cannabis must continue to manage absenteeism due to injury or illness so it can preserve the health of its employees and the leanness of its operations. 3. The corporation must continuously provide staff with educational support and growth opportunities to ensure a flexible, scalable, and engaged workforce.

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Auxly

FEATURED SUPPLIER The Auxly Charlottetown facility in Charlottetown, PEI

What are some of the new products that Auxly is excited about? Auxly is continuously evolving its portfolio of innovative products developed and manufactured at the Charlottetown facility. New products include the Kolab Project 232 Series Diamonds , an immensely popular THCA concentrate; and Dosecann Daily Relief CBD Cream , the industry’s most-powerful topical. Auxly expects the total addressable market in the recreational cannabis industry to continue growing, reaching $10B by 2025. While the dried flower market will still remain significant, as the recreational market matures, we will likely continue to see an increase in the 2.0 product space. As these trends continue to play out, the Canadian recreational market will likely see consolidation and further investment in to producing new and exciting products the delight consumers. How does Auxly see the adult use recreational cannabis industry evolving? What can customers expect from the Auxly Charlottetown facility in the next year? The Auxly Charlottetown facility will continue to seek to deliver on the company’s commitment to quality, safety and efficacy in the development and manufacture of industry-leading cannabis 2.0 products. Auxly Charlottetown will continue to solidify its leadership position in Cannabis 2.0 by launching a suite of new products designed to delight consumers.

Tell us a bit about the Auxly Charlottetown facility. How did it get started? Auxly’s 52,000 sq. ft., GMP-compliant state-of- the-art centre is proudly based in Charlottetown, and is a facility that houses extraction, research & development, product formulation, analytical testing and commercial manufacturing for Auxly’s branded products. The site has more than 300 dedicated employees who work to develop and produce a wide range of popular consumer products across multiple brands and product categories including vapes, edibles, topicals, oils and capsules. What are the signature brands developed at the Auxly Charlottetown facility? The brands that come out of the facility every day include: Back Forty – provides a better experience for less by keeping it simple with a product suite that fits seamlessly into the day-to-day. Dosecann – wellness products backed by science, advanced research and product development, driving today’s innovation and establishing tomorrow’s standards. Foray – Foray aims to be an accessible entry point for anybody, at any stage of their cannabis journey. Kolab Project – Premium products made with high- quality ingredients, for cannabis enthusiasts looking for a refined, elevated experience.

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Retail Storefront Distribution STRATEGIC GOAL 1 - BUSINESS

PEI Cannabis Retail Store

Address

Phone

O’Leary

478 Main St., O’Leary, PE C0B 1V0

902-859-0392 902-438-4989 902-569-7758 902-838-0924

Summerside Charlottetown

447 Granville St., Summerside, PE C1N 3C4 85D Belvedere Ave. – Charlottetown, PE – C1A 6B2

Montague

509 Main St. – Montague, PE – C0A 1R0

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Additional Statistical Breakdown

STORE BY STORE NET SALES ANALYSIS

PEI Cannabis Storefront

Total Net Receipts

% of Sales revenue

Charlottetown Summerside

$9,146,124 $3,815,153 $2,171,160

53.76% 22.43% 12.76% 4.90% 6.14%

Montague

O’Leary

$833,784

Online

$1,045,332 $17,011,553

Total

100%

DRIED CANNABIS EQUIVALENCY SALES:

By Format

By Species

Beverages

CBD

Concentrates

Blend

Edibles

2% Ingested Extracts

33% Indica

11%

Pre-Rolled

28% Sativa

74% Dried Flower

25% Hybrid

<1% Topicals

<1% Seeds

DRIED FLOWER SALES BY PACK SIZE

<1% 5g, 10g, 14g, 21g

8% 28g

10% 15g

14% 1g

46% 3.5g

20% 7g

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OPERATING EXPENSES ANALYSIS